Writing for NME, Sam Moore felt that the album "breaks new ground while further enriching his tried-and-trusted soundscapes" and felt that "some of the more mellow offerings do have the tendency to bleed into the next, so Space Heavy 's whiplash-inducing moments provide some welcome variety". Space Heavy received a score of 78 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic from nine critics' reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reception. Critical reception Professional ratings Aggregate scores Marshall wrote most of the lyrics himself, after which he worked on the music with producer Dilip Harris and his live band, saxophonist Ignacio Salvadores, drummer George Bass, bassist James Wilson and guitarist Jack Towell. The songs contain a balance of negative and positive space. During the commutes, Marshall became "fascinated by the notion of 'the space between'", which became the album's theme, along with a "narrative of lost connection" and "losing people and situations to the guillotine of the universe". He had moved to Liverpool with his partner Charlotte Patmore after she gave birth to their child. The album was written and recorded between 20, with Marshall working on the album during commutes between London and Liverpool, where he has residences. Marshall will tour the UK in support of the album following its release. ![]() ![]() ![]() The first single off the album, "Seaforth", was released on 13 April 2023 along with the album's announcement. The album was released on 9 June 2023 through XL Recordings and Matador Records. Space Heavy is the fifth studio album by English singer-songwriter Archy Marshall, and his fourth album under the stage name King Krule.
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